Graveside services for Troy Melton Thurman of Hammond, La., are3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Easthaven Cemetery in Brookhaven.

Mr. Thurman, 81, died Sept. 27, 2005, at Hammond Nursing Homeafter a lengthy illness.

He was born in Wesson and made his home in Brookhaven beforemoving to Hammond in 1956. He was the owner of Thurman ElectricCompany.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Curtis Wade and MinnieThurman of Wesson; and three brothers, his twin, Roy SheltonThurman of Brookhaven, Wade Thurman of Tennesee and Charles LarryThurman of Wesson.

Survivors are his daughters, Linda Thurman of Baton Rouge,Stephanie Harper of Hammond and Donna Adams of Pumpkin Center; hisson-in-law, the Rev. Michael Adams of Pumpkin Center; sister,Maureen Cole of Brookhaven; his four grandchildren; and his sevengreat-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Skylar’s Grace at41030 Rockwell Place, Hammond, LA 70403 or online atwww.skylarsgrace.org.